Japan's Takeda nears breakthrough in treating narcolepsy

Final clinical trials to start in fall for drug with $1bn blockbuster potential

20240613N Takeda research

Takeda says that its TAK-861 drug candidate has the potential to address the full spectrum of narcolepsy symptoms. (Takeda)

HINAKO BANNO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan's Takeda Pharmaceuticals has drawn closer to offering a first-of-its-kind treatment for narcolepsy, with the final phase of clinical studies set to launch this fall.

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